28 Jan 2019 India’s growing population and economic diversification until now has been supported by its natural resources. However, even though India is naturally blessed with immense water resources, water scarcity has become a tremendous concern in recent times. According to a NITI Aayog report, water challenges are set to…
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CII Pre-budget Memorandum 2019-20
22 Jan 2019 The country’s Union Budget 2019-20 is expected to be presented in Parliament on 1 February. However, this year it is going to be a bit different. In view of the upcoming elections, we expect it to be a vote on account, and not a full fledged budget.…
Ethics must go beyond Legal Mandates and Regulations
21 Jan 2019 A business is guided above all else by the principle of wealth creation. However, in the pursuit of this objective, a business may sometimes fail to acknowledge the possible negative externalities and lose sight of a greater objective – that of ensuring moral, ethical, transparent and fair…
India: Opportunity & Role in the 4th Industrial Revolution
17 Jan 2019 The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the latest in man’s endeavour to transform lives. The Digital revolution, the precursor to 4IR, set sail the Internet, semiconductors and essentially transformed analog electronic and mechanical devices to pervasive digital technology. Interrelated innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things,…
GST Will Improve Our Competitiveness
14 Jan 2019 The economy will benefit as the tax is ushering in higher transparency, lowering transaction costs and improving compliance Once again, the GST Council has made important modifications to the GST regime that will reinforce its growth potency. By raising thresholds, lowering frequency of returns and including services…
Frozen Food Market in India to touch USD 754 million within 5 years
09 Jan 2019 Clarence Birdseye’s 1924 invention of quick cooling to preserve and distribute food, proved to be a harbinger to the growth of the Frozen processed food industry world-wide. Its’ easy and quick preparation backed by continuing technological up-gradations and with increasing women joining the workforce, has changed food…
Robust GDP Growth to Continue in 2019
31 Dec 2018 In the midst of growing global vulnerabilities, India shines as the fastest growing major economy with robust GDP that is expected to continue in 2019. The positive outlook is buttressed by strong drivers emanating from services sector, infrastructure structure including construction equipment and better demand conditions arising…
Robust GDP Growth to Continue in 2019
31 Dec 2018 In the midst of growing global vulnerabilities, India shines as the fastest growing major economy with robust GDP that is expected to continue in 2019. The positive outlook is buttressed by strong drivers emanating from services sector, infrastructure structure including construction equipment and better demand conditions arising…
Innovation Takes Off in India!
29 Dec 2018 Creations of the mind are not just personally satisfying. Creativity drives Intellectual property (IP) and contributes to economic growth as well. Inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and symbols, names and images are all used by businesses for boosting their growth. IP is protected in law by patents, copyright…
The Business of Christmas
28 Dec 2018 Ever since the first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, AD 336 in Rome, it continues to be celebrated with great religious fervour the world over, especially in the West. Amidst the build-up through Halloween, Remembrance Day, and other festivals, it culminates with the midnight Mass conducted by…